WHouck_LMF

//Learning Motivation and Fun//
**My 5 generalizations:**
 * 1) **Physical activity dramatically increases the learner’s enjoyment and absorption of material presented.** Al the Dancing Writer described learning to tango with a partner. He stated that physical activity was a big part of enjoying the activity. Barbara described learning to cross country ski. Every one of the videos I watched (approximately 20) involved physical activity.


 * 1) **As an adult, watching someone demonstrate the technique and activity can be very important in learning a physical-based activity** . Barbara watched her friend descend a hill on cross country skis before she successfully descended her first hill. When Kimberley learned to surf, she began with instruction where the skills were demonstrated, and then moved on to practice herself and with friends.


 * 1) **Challenging activities result in a higher level of enjoyment and satisfaction** . Cliff learned to create his own harness and rappel down a cliff face to participate in a search and rescue activity. He enjoyed it so much because it was challenging, and the knowledge could have such a positive impact on someone’s life. Michelle learned to ride a motorcycle and found the coordination between her mind and hands very difficult, but that is what made it so much fun.


 * 1) **Taking basic knowledge from an instructor and developing it through practice leads to self-development and greater skills and enjoyment.** Kimberley learned to surf in California through one class, and then practice by herself and with friends, where she could build on the instruction and learn her own way to surf. Kristina and some friends learned to tap dance from a teacher at an after school activity. She continued to practice after the class and did a great job at the performance.


 * 5.** **Learning a new activity with someone at a similar skill level makes the activity much more enjoyable.** Stephanie A. took snowboarding lessons with someone at the same beginner level as she was, which made learning more fun. Even after the lesson was done, they continued to practice together and she has been snowboarding ever since. Ryan learned to do some skateboard tricks with his cousin encouraging him. Kristina stated that knowing her friends were there learning with her to tap dance made it the most